"That's because Bobby McMann won't play. On Tuesday night, the 29-year-old was suspended one game for his high-stick on Oliver Bjorkstrand Monday night. All in all, that's exactly what we expected. Bottom line: You need to have control of your stick, and whether it was forceful or not, McMann didn't. That said, the inconsistencies continue when it comes to the NHL's Department of Player Safety. You just never know what they're thinking."
"Of note, judging by the lines at practice, it appears that Nick Robertson will draw in for the suspended McMann. It looks like Scratch & Score will be on the second line with Easton Cowan and John Tavares -at least to start. Meantime, Henry Thrun, who came to Toronto in the Reaves deal with San Jose, was recalled and could be on track to make his Leafs debut against his former squad."
"After that discussion, former Toronto Marlies bench boss and current head coach/GM of Adler Mannheim, Dallas Eakins, stopped by. He dished on the Leafs' turbulent start, and what's changed the last little while. Additionally, Eakins hit on the struggling power play and how Savard and company should be approaching things moving forward. We talked about the chaos in the Atlantic Division, too."
Bobby McMann will not play after a one-game suspension for a high-stick on Oliver Bjorkstrand. The Maple Leafs are 5-1-1 in their past seven games and will likely insert Nick Robertson into McMann's spot, with Scratch & Score slated on the second line with Easton Cowan and John Tavares to start. Henry Thrun was recalled after being acquired in the Ryan Reaves trade and could debut against San Jose. Joseph Woll skated 30 minutes before practice, while Chris Tanev and Marshall Rifai practiced in non-contact jerseys. The team has surrendered ten goals in seven games. Dallas Eakins praised Dennis Hildeby and Troy Stecher and addressed the power play and team turbulence.
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